HERE’S WHAT HAPPENED TO BLUE SKY STUDIOS AND WHY THEY SHUT DOWN

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Animated movies aren’t just for children and a number of animation studios have reinforced this for years.

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Founded in 1987 by Chris Wedge, Michael Ferraro, and others

the film studio delivered its first feature – Ice Age – in 2002

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it spawned a franchise thanks to its wide appeal and a delightful cast of characters.

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It has gone on to offer a number of other well-received movies since

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Alas, all good things must come to an end and there will be no more Blue Sky offerings.

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So, what happened to Blue Sky Studios?

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A spokesperson for Blue Sky Studios announced that it would be closing in 2021 during a

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